India's Highest Herbal Garden Set up in Phobrang Village of Leh
At an altitude of 15,000 feet above sea level, India's highest herbal garden has been set up in Phobrang village in Leh, Ladakh. Earlier, the herbal garden located at Badrinath, Uttarakhand held the record of being the highest herbal garden in India. The garden located in the middle of the barren mountains of the Leh region has become a site to visit.
The initiative of setting up the herbal garden in the region was taken by religious and spiritual leader, founder and chairman of "Go Green Go Organic" Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche. He runs the organisation mostly working on the environmental and biodiversity conservation of mass plantations in Ladakh and other Himalayan regions.
The garden is a collaboration between the 'Go green go Organic' and the local authorities of the region. The major support for the garden was given by the Councillor of the Chushul constituency, Konchok Stanzin, who is also the chairman of the High-Altitude Herbal Garden. The authorities believe that the herbal garden will help in the well-being of the environment, ecology, biodiversity and mankind.
Jun 09, 2023
How Cyclone Biparjoy Got its Name
In the first week of June, a deep depression over southeast Arabian Sea intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' and has since intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm.
The name Biparjoy was given by Bangladesh. It means calamity or disaster in Bangla. The name was adopted by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) countries in 2020.
The WMO maintains a rotating list of names, to assign names to tropical cyclones arising in any area.
Six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and five regional Tropical Storm Warning Centres have been authorised to issue advisories and assign names to tropical cyclones worldwide.
RSMC-Tropical Cyclones, New Delhi, names tropical cyclones formed over north Indian Ocean (including the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea) from the rotating list.
Names to list were submitted by 13 panel countries: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Maldives, Iran, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Thailand.
The next cyclone in the area would be called Tej — submitted by India.
Jun 08, 2023
Sustainable Green Airports Mission
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken a significant step towards sustainability and carbon neutrality with the launch of its publication, 'Sustainable Green Airports Mission' booklet unveiled by Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation. The publication highlights the various initiatives undertaken by AAI to promote sustainable practices and reduce its carbon footprint.
The primary objective of the 'Sustainable Green Airports Mission' is to document and inform stakeholders about AAI's sustainability initiatives. It serves as a comprehensive platform to track progress, encourage knowledge sharing, and seeks cooperation for enhancing efficient and sustainable airport operations. The booklet aligns with the Panchamrit goals set by the Prime Minister of India at COP26, focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality.
Jun 06, 2023
Indian Army Generates Unique Ecosystem for Peaceful Co-existence with Wild Elephants in Amchang W...
The Indian army generated a unique ecosystem for peaceful co-existence with wild elephants by aiming to mitigate the human-elephant conflict in the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam.
According to the Indian Army and Assam forest department, there are around 90 wild elephants living in the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary who often visited the military station.
In the area of the military station, the Indian army has created several ponds and planted fruit trees and grasses for wild elephants. The army personnel of the military station have made clear paths for the free movement of elephants.
As per Major General R. K. Jha, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 51 Sub Area at Narengi, first we should understand that, it is their home and we have intruded.
The Indian army has also installed as many as 30 high-resolution CCTV cameras, and night vision cameras in the military station to monitor the movement of wild elephants.
Telangana Ranks Top on Overall Environmental Performance
On the eve of World Environment Day, non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released its annual compendium of data in which Telangana was ranked in the top in terms of overall environmental performance.
As per the report, in terms of overall environmental performance, Telangana ranked at the top for its progress in increasing its forest cover and in municipal waste treatment.
However, the state performed below average in parameters such as 'share of water bodies not in use', 'stage of groundwater extraction' and 'change in number of polluted river stretches'.
The key highlights of this year's report were ranking of Indian states based on four parameters: environment, agriculture, public health and infrastructure.
As per the report, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Gujarat emerge at the top.
May 31, 2023
Dubai Sets Goals for Zero-Emissions Public Transportation by 2050
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled a groundbreaking strategy, aiming to achieve zero-emissions public transportation by 2050. As the first Middle Eastern agency to develop such a comprehensive long-term plan, the RTA aims to contribute to climate change mitigation and minimize its carbon footprint across three critical areas: public transportation, buildings and facilities, and waste management.
This strategic move aligns with the United Arab Emirates' preparations for COP28 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, showcasing the region's commitment to environmental sustainability. By transitioning to tangible achievements, the RTA seeks to solidify Dubai's position as one of the world's top urban economies, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33's objectives.
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